Aukland Zoo Soon to display Scarlet X Macaw in a mixed exhibit » Auckland Zoo

Aukland Zoo Soon to display Scarlet X Macaw in a mixed exhibit
22-05-2008

Just thought i start some bickering!!!

it was an ex-pet bird currently in quarentine, soon to be displayed with conures, and unsure what else???

interesteing

making a new exhibit for him too?

22-05-2008

I'm biting my tongue Danale!

22-05-2008

What's wrong with rescueing an ex-pet bird and displaying him/her? With the right education, I think it makes a perfect example of how not to keep/breed this species?

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22-05-2008

Common steve let it out..... please

im not agreeing or disagreeing im just telling all.

i wanna knwo what you all think?

23-05-2008

Adelaide Zoo displays their Scarlet Macaws with Golden Lion Tamarins and other birds in a huge Rainforest Aviary....

23-05-2008

Am I missing something here? What's the big deal? Can you please explain?

23-05-2008

I think they're talking about it being a hybrid. Unfortunately there are very few macaws in NZ and breeders often hybridise them. From their perspective it is understandable. In NZ macaws cost tens of thousands of dollars each, and if they can only get a scarlet and a blue-and-gold then they probably feel somewhat compelled to breed them together to create some babies to sell to make back their outlay

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23-05-2008

I could be wrong here , but my understanding is that it is VERY difficult for NZ zoos to obtain foreign species of birds -- ERMA , MAF , DoC red tapes , restrictions , prohibitions etc .......regardless of cost .

Personally , if the bird passes quarantine/health issues , I am more than happy for the zoo to display it , although if there is a reputable birder in NZ that can pair it with a suitable partner for breeding , that would be ideal !

23-05-2008

I can't "let it out" until you tell us more!!!!

Like, what is the purpose behind the decision to display a hybrid bird in contravention of ARAZPA's stated position on hybrids?

23-05-2008

I dont know what the ARAZPAs stated position is on hybrids , or on displaying hybrids .
Most people who visit zoos wouldnt even know what "hybrid" is , or know of ARAZPAs existance and why they make policy.

Why cant the zoo use this as an example and explain to people about the whole issue of zoos and restraints .
Auckland Zoo does some education on ocean pollution problems , rain forest depletion issues , as well as displaying animals .
If the zoo can try to educate the people on any other issue involving zoos and conservation , studbooks , etc , they will have to display something to prove the point ?
I know that there are the %age of people who decide that they cant read on the days that they go to the zoo , but zoos still have to try to educate people

23-05-2008

When is it going on display Danele..? I'll see if I can get a picture of it..?

I'm guessing the ARAZPA is against hybrids to protect zoo space for viable "pure" exotic genetic material...

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23-05-2008

I'm assuming this new one is a bird that has been donated to the zoo (rather than bought by them)?

Auckland already has blue and gold macaws, is that right?

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24-05-2008

They have two... They regularly escape (due to the facilities) and fly to the top of some very high nearby trees for an hour of calling before being enticed back down...

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24-05-2008

I have asked the zoo to explain/elaborate on this issue .
I will post their response as soon as I get it .

24-05-2008

Thats great Nigel thanks, I'll go get a picture when its on display and link to this thread...

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